Is the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii worth the upgrade from the Sony WH-1000XM4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii actually scores 14.0 points below the Sony WH-1000XM4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.0 to 7.0) and value (8.0 to 6.5). On paper: driver size 40 mm to 45 mm. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes Yes to No and weight goes 254 g to 377 g. And it costs $299 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.07.0
- Value8.06.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | WH-1000XM4 | DT 1770 Pro Mkii | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No | |
| Weight | 254 g | 377 g | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| USB-C | Yes | No | |
| Controls | touch | buttons | |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 40 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "WH-1000XM4 to DT 1770 Pro Mkii". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.